Project Studies 2
| Module title | Project Studies 2 |
|---|---|
| Module code | PAM3004 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Hairil Abdul Razak () Dr Fay Manning (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 51 |
|---|
Module description
This module forms the research project component of the BSc Honours Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) degree.
Module aims - intentions of the module
To enable you to engage in self-directed and group study. To plan, undertake and evaluate a research project and to write up this project suitable for publication. This module builds on the foundation of the level 1 module PAM1016 (Evidence-based Professional Practice) and the level 2 module PAM2007 (Project Studies 1). During this module you will investigate systematically and in-depth an area of particular interest and direct relevance to the field of study.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Develop, undertake and evaluate a research project which includes data collection;
- 2. Produce a research report suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal;
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Contribute to the development and dissemination of evidence-based practice;
- 4. Undertake a critical review of the literature on a selected topic, using a systematic approach, and present it succinctly;
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Manage time and prioritise workloads;
- 6. Work cooperatively in a group, taking responsibility for day-to-day running of the project;
- 7. Prepare a report;
- 8. Communicate research findings via oral and written presentation;
- 9. Use appropriate IT skills for data acquisition, data processing, presentation of results, etc.
Syllabus plan
You will work as part of a group under the supervision of a member of staff to select, pilot and undertake a research project using a methodology that is appropriate to the research question. Refer to the??for more information.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 284 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 1 | Report-writing workshop |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 5 | Meetings with project supervisors |
| Data collection | 70 | Data collection (2 weeks Full Time) |
| Guided independent study | 70 | Writing-up report (2 weeks Full Time) |
| Guided independent study | 154 | Reading and private study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Book Submission | 20 pages maximum | 1, 5-9 | verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 0 | 40 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project viva voce | 30 | 20 minutes | 1-9 | Written and verbal |
| Project report | 60 | 3500 words | 1-9 | Written and verbal |
| Poster Presentation | 10 | 20 minutes | 1-9 | Written and verbal |
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| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project viva voce. 20 minutes (30%) | Project viva voce. 20 minutes (30%) | 1-9 | August/September assessment period (referral) or May assessment period (deferral) |
| Project report. 3500 words (60%) | Project report. 3500 words (60%) | 1-9 | August/September assessment period (referral) or May assessment period (deferral) |
| Poster presentation. 20 minutes (10%) | Poster presentation. 20 minutes (10%) | 1-9 | August/September assessment period (referral) or May assessment period (deferral) |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Not applicable
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Polgar S. and Thomas S.A.?(2013),?Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences?(6th?edition),?Churchill Livingstone,?ISBN?978-0702041945
- Ramlaul, A. (2014), Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780702048289
- Aveyard H. (2018), Doing a literature review in health and social care (4th edition), Open University Press, ISBN 978-0335248001
- Braun V & Clarke V (2013), Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners, Sage, ISBN 9781847875815
- Day R.A?(2012),?How to write and publish a scientific paper?(7th?edition),?Cambridge University Press,?ISBN?9781107670747
- Field A.?(2017),?Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics (5th edition),?Sage, ISBN 978-1526419521
- Gunn C. (2001), Using Maths in Health Sciences, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 9780443070747
- Hicks C.?(2009),?Research methods for clinical therapists: Applied project design and analysis (5th edition),?Churchill Livingstone,?ISBN?9780702029981
- Pallant J.?(2016),?SPSS Survival Manual?(6th?edition),?Open University,?ISBN?978-0335261543
- Salkind N.J. (2016), Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel (4th edition), Sage, ISBN 9781483374109
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | PAM2007 |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/09/2004 |
| Last revision date | 20/09/2024 |